Chief Michael Reese said the Police Bureau's Enhanced Crisis Intervention Team Officers respond to suicides a good percentage of the time they are called out. "Our officers have shown that when they are able to intervene, they save lives."

Chief Reese urged people to share the video and reach out to people. "If you know anyone who is depressed, ask the question. Ask them if they are contemplating suicide. It's a courageous question."

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